Mardi Gras Fried Dough (Printable)
Golden, pillowy fried dough dusted with sugar capturing the festive spirit of Mardi Gras.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
02 - 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ For Frying
08 - 1 quart vegetable oil
→ Topping
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar (for dusting)
# Directions:
01 - Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in warm milk. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Whisk together flour, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture to flour mixture. Mix until dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place about 1 hour until doubled.
06 - Punch down dough. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut into 2-inch squares or strips.
07 - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in deep pot or fryer.
08 - Fry dough pieces in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Remove with slotted spoon, drain briefly on paper towels. Toss warm dough in granulated sugar while still hot.
10 - Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dough comes together with ingredients you already have in your pantry
- Theyre impossible to resist warm from the fryer with that sugar crunch
02 -
- Oil that is too cold makes greasy dough while oil that is too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks
- Letting the dough rise fully is what creates those irresistible airy pockets inside
03 -
- A candy thermometer takes the guesswork out of oil temperature
- Set up a cooling rack with paper towels underneath for easy cleanup